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Jeff Lawson to Discuss Fusion Energy Transition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Jeff Lawson, co-founder and CEO of Inertia, will participate in a fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, exploring his transition from building Twilio, a successful software company with over $4 billion in revenue and 300,000 global customers, to tackling fusion energy. Lawson's journey represents a significant shift from software development to a capital-intensive deep tech venture focused on bringing fusion power to the grid. Inertia recently secured a $450 million Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from GV and other investors, to support the development of laser systems and fusion fuel targets. The company has opened a 50,000-square-foot headquarters in Livermore, California, and recruited leaders from Apple, Corning, and Waymo to bolster manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. Lawson's experience spans founding Twilio, early product leadership at Amazon Web Services, and serving as founding CTO of StubHub. At Disrupt 2026, he will discuss how his software entrepreneurship background informs Inertia's approach to talent acquisition, timelines, fundraising, and engineering challenges in the fusion energy sector. The session aims to provide insights into building a deep tech company where scientific expertise and business execution must advance together. Disrupt 2026 will take place October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with over 200 sessions led by 250+ tech leaders, including Lawson's discussion on the intersection of software entrepreneurship and fusion energy development. The event promises to highlight the strategic decisions behind scaling ambitious energy ventures, with savings of up to $200 available for registration before September 25, 2026.
